Naturalization is a process by which a legal permanent resident applies to become a U.S. citizen. A legal permanent resident that meets the eight requirements below, must complete and file a N-400 form called “Application for Naturalization”.
Below are the eight basic requirements that a legal permanent resident must meet to naturalize (become a United States citizen):
(If you are married to a U.S. citizen, you may need to be a lawful permanent resident for only three years)
(This means not having certain problems with the police or other authorities.)
You do not have to know English if by the time you submit your application for naturalization:
(1) You are 55 years or older and have been a legal permanent resident for 15 years
(2) You are 50 years or older and have been a legal permanent resident for 20 years
This does not mean that you couldn’t have travel outside the U.S. It means that you have maintained your home (domicile) in the United States
During your initial consultation, the immigration attorneys will:
After your initial consultation the immigration attorney will:
The day of your Interview with USCIS (Immigration Department) the immigration attorney will be there with you throughout the entire process to ensure that you are treated with respect and that everything goes according to law
Employment Based Green Cards are one way for immigrants to lawfully live and work in the US. Xavier A. Mendez Law Firm will assist you from the very start of the process.
O-1 Visas are issued to individuals with exceptional abilities in different fields. Xavier A. Mendez Law Firm will help you check your eligibility and apply for O-1 visas.
H1B Work Visa is a non-immigrant and employer-sponsored temporary visa that helps US companies to recruit foreign employees in specialized occupations temporarily.
E-2 Visa is a temporary visa for business owners and investors in the United States. Several conditions must be met to qualify for an E-2 visa.
EB-5 Visa will help you get a green card by investing. There are certain amounts needed for the investment and Xavier A. Mendez Law Firm will help discuss all the requirements with you.